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Sarah Dessen

    June 6, 1970
    Sarah Dessen
    The Truth about Forever and Lock and Key
    The Rest of the Story
    Saint Anything
    Along for the Ride
    The Truth about Forever
    Just Listen, English edition
    • Along for the Ride. Movie Tie-In

      (Movie Tie-In)

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      The story follows a captivating journey filled with suspense and intrigue, showcasing complex characters who navigate unexpected challenges. Themes of resilience and transformation are explored as the protagonists face their fears and confront their pasts. With a rich narrative that blends emotional depth and thrilling moments, this book promises to engage readers and set the stage for an exciting adaptation on Netflix.

      Along for the Ride. Movie Tie-In2022
      3.7
    • Two bestselling Sarah Dessen novels in one package!It's easy to become jaded when things don't go your way. But sometimes the things you expect the least are the things you need the most. Sometimes a big, daunting change is what you need to move past what's been and embrace what's going to be. Whether that's saying goodbye to old friends or saying hello to new friends, found family, and loves, embracing change will help you forget your past. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen, here are two books about exploring emotions, forgiving those who have wronged you, and learning to be better than you ever thought you could be.

      The Truth about Forever and Lock and Key2022
      4.0
    • The Moon and More and Just Listen

      • 832 pages
      • 30 hours of reading

      The Moon and More and Just Listen, together in one volume from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen! Sometimes you think you have it all. Great friends, a loving boyfriend, and a strong sense of personal identity. But unexpected things can happen. People come and go. The appearance of a new boy in your life can turn your world upside down. It might make you throw all caution to the wind - or bring you back closer to earth. What if he is hiding secrets of his own? Is it better to be safe than sorry? From acclaimed bestselling author Sarah Dessen, here are two books about exploring your heart, giving free reign to your emotions, and rising above the expectations of others.

      The Moon and More and Just Listen2020
      3.9
    • The Rest of the Story

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      From number one New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a big- hearted novel about a girl who reconnects with a part of her family she hasn't seen since she was a little girl - and falls in love, all over the course of a magical summer.

      The Rest of the Story2019
      4.1
    • Once and for All

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Louna, daughter of famed wedding planner Natalie Barrett, has seen every sort of wedding: on the beach, at historic mansions, in fancy hotels and clubs. Perhaps that's why she's cynical about happily-ever-after endings, especially since her own first love ended tragically. When Louna meets charming, happy-go-lucky serial dater Ambrose, she holds him at arm's length. But Ambrose isn't about to be discouraged, now that he's met the one girl he really wants. Sarah Dessen’s many, many fans will adore her latest, a richly satisfying, enormously entertaining story that has everything—humor, romance, and an ending both happy and imperfect, just like life itself. As bubbly as champagne and delectable as wedding cake, Once and for All, Sarah Dessen's thirteenth novel, is set in the world of wedding planning, where crises are routine.

      Once and for All2017
      3.9
    • A new blockbuster from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen now available in paperback! Sydney's handsome, charismatic older brother, Peyton, has always dominated the family, demanding and receiving the lion's share of their parents' attention. And when Peyton's involvement in a drunk driving episode sends him to jail, Sydney feels increasingly rootless and invisible, worried that her parents are unconcerned about the real victim: the boy Peyton hit and seriously injured. Meanwhile, Sydney becomes friends with the Chathams, a warm, close-knit, eccentric family, and their friendship helps her understand that she is not responsible for Peyton's mistakes. Once again, the hugely popular Sarah Dessen tells an engrossing story of a girl discovering friendship, love, and herself. "This summer I'm looking forward to reading Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen."--John Green "The name Sarah Dessen has become synonymous with Young Adult contemporary fiction."--Entertainment Weekly Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: That Summer Someone Like You Keeping the Moon Dreamland This Lullaby The Truth About Forever Just Listen Lock and Key Along for the Ride What Happened to Goodbye The Moon and More Saint Anything Once and for All

      Saint Anything2015
      4.1
    • Décroche-moi la lune

      • 479 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Emaline a le petit ami idéal. Luke est beau, gentil et drôle, et ils se connaissent depuis toujours. Mais l'été qui précède l'entrée à l'université, Théo arrive en ville. Ambitieux, cool, New-Yorkais, sa présence chamboule le coeur d'Emaline... Surtout que Théo et le père de la jeune fille lui conseillent de partir étudier dans une université prestigieuse. Face à toutes ces promesses d'avenir, Emaline parviendra-t-elle à faire le bon choix ?

      Décroche-moi la lune2014
      3.4
    • Luke is the perfect boyfriend: handsome, kind, fun. He and Emaline have been together all through high school in Colby, the beach town where they both grew up. But now, in the summer before college, Emaline wonders if perfect is good enough. Enter Theo, a super-ambitious outsider, a New Yorker assisting on a documentary film about a reclusive local artist. Theo's sophisticated, exciting, and, best of all, he thinks Emaline is much too smart for Colby. Emaline's mostly-absentee father, too, thinks Emaline should have a bigger life, and he's convinced that an Ivy League education is the only route to realizing her potential. Emaline is attracted to the bright future that Theo and her father promise. But she also clings to the deep roots of her loving mother, stepfather, and sisters. Can she ignore the pull of the happily familiar world of Colby? Emaline wants the moon and more, but how can she balance where she comes from with where she's going? Sarah Dessen's devoted fans will welcome this story of romance, yearning, and, finally, empowerment. It could only happen in the summer.

      The Moon and More, English edition2013
      3.6
    • Après le divorce de ses parents, McLean a suivi son père et n’a plus de contact avec sa mère. Ensemble, ils n’en finissent pas de déménager : quatre villes différentes en deux ans. Chaque nouvel endroit lui donne l’opportunité de se créer une nouvelle personnalité. Mais aujourd’hui, pour la première fois, McLean a envie de rester où elle est, pour découvrir qui elle est. Dave, le garçon d’à-côté, pourra sûrement l’aider...

      Te revoir un jour2012
    • Quelqu'un comme toi

      • 322 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Halley et Scarlett, 16 ans, sont les meilleures amies du monde. Elles sont inséparables, partagent tout, se racontent leurs secrets, échangent leurs vêtements et forment un (dés)équilibre parfait : Scarlett est populaire, spontanée, solaire, alors qu'Halley est introvertie, timide, discrète. Mais peu avant leur entrée en première, les choses changent brutalement. Le petit ami de Scarlett meurt dans un accident de voiture, Halley rencontre le beau et fascinant Tristan, tandis que Scarlett découvre qu'elle est enceinte. Leurs vies s'en voient bouleversées et leur amitié mise à l'épreuve...

      Quelqu'un comme toi2011
      3.8
    • What Happened to Goodbye

      • 402 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Another town...another school...another Mclean Ever since her parents's bitter divorce, Mclean and her father have been fleeing their unhappy past. And Mclean's become a pro at reinventing hersrlf with each move. But in Lakevew, Mclean finds herself putting down roots and making friends--in part thanks to Dave, the most real person Mclean's ever met. Dave just may be falling in love with her, buy he can see the person Mclean really is? Does Mclean herself know? Sarah Dessen's eagerly awaited new novel is perceptive, touching, and surprising.

      What Happened to Goodbye2011
      4.0
    • Its been so long since Auden slept at night. Ever since her parents divorce or since the fighting started. Now she has the chance to spend a carefree summer with her dad and his new family in the charming beach town where they live. A job in a clothes boutique introduces Auden to the world of girls: their talk, their friendship, their crushes. She missed out on all that, too busy being the perfect daughter to her demanding mother. Then she meets Eli, an intriguing loner and a fellow insomniac who becomes her guide to the nocturnal world of the town. Together they embark on parallel quests: for Auden, to experience the carefree teenage life shes been denied; for Eli, to come to terms with the guilt he feels for the death of a friend

      Along for the Ride2009
      4.1
    • Lock and Key

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Just Listen" explores the heart of a gutsy, complex girl dealing with unforeseen circumstances and learning to trust again.

      Lock and Key2009
      3.9
    • From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All To find the truth you’ve got to be willing to hear it. When she’s modeling, Annabel is the picture of perfection. But her real life is far from perfect. Fortunately, she’s got Owen. He’s intense, music-obsessed, and dedicated to always telling the truth. And most of all, he’s determined to make Annabel happy. . . “This is young adult fiction at its best.” —School Library Journal Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: That Summer Someone Like You Keeping the Moon Dreamland This Lullaby The Truth About Forever Just Listen Lock and Key Along for the Ride What Happened to Goodbye The Moon and More Saint Anything Once and for All

      Just Listen, English edition2008
      4.2
    • Just Listen

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Annabel's 'best friend' Sophie is spreading rumours about her. Her family is slowly falling apart and it's turning into a long, lonely summer, full of secrets and silence. Will she ever find the courage to tell what really happened the night she and Sophie stopped being friends?

      Just Listen2006
      4.1
    • That Summer

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      From the award-winning and New York Times bestelling author of Once and for All The more things change. . . As far as Haven is concerned, there’s just too much going on. Everything is changing, and she’s not sure where she fits in. Then her sister’s old boyfriend shows up, sparking memories of the summer when they were all happy and everything was perfect. . . . But along the way, Haven realizes that sometimes change is a good thing. “Unforgettable” —Publishers Weekly, starred review Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: That Summer Someone Like You Keeping the Moon Dreamland This Lullaby The Truth About Forever Just Listen Lock and Key Along for the Ride What Happened to Goodbye The Moon and More Saint Anything Once and for All

      That Summer2004
      3.3
    • Someone Like You

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      From the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Once and for All The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend. Scarlett was always the strong one. Halley was always content to follow in her wake. Then Scarlett’s boyfriend died, and Scarlett learned that she was pregnant. Now Halley has to find the strength to take the lead and help Scarlett get through it. Because true friendship is a promise you keep forever. * “Dessen has written a powerful, polished story.”—School Library Journal, starred review Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen: That Summer Someone Like You Keeping the Moon Dreamland This Lullaby The Truth About Forever Just Listen Lock and Key Along for the Ride What Happened to Goodbye The Moon and More Saint Anything Once and for All

      Someone Like You2004
      3.7
    • The Truth about Forever

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      Although Macy has her whole summer planned out, situations arise that she does not expect, especially her encounter with Wes, a tattooed artist, who makes her feel surprisingly at ease and with whom she feels she can let down her guard.

      The Truth about Forever2004
      4.1
    • Keeping the Moon

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      There is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here.Colie expects the worst when she's sent to spend the summer with her eccentric aunt Mira while her mother, queen of the television infomercial, tours Europe. Always an outcast -- first for being fat and then for being "easy" -- Colie has no friends at home and doesn't expect to find any in Colby, North Carolina. But then she lands a job at the Last Chance Cafe and meets fellow waitresses Morgan and Isabel, best friends with a loving yet volatile relationship. Wacky yet wise, Morgan and Isabel help Colie see herself in a new way and realize the potential that has been there all along.

      Keeping the Moon2002
      3.9
    • There is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here.The science of breaking up...Remy always knows when to give a guy "the speech" - right after the initial romantic rush, but before anything gets too serious. She's had her fair share of boyfriends, and she's learned all there is to learn from her mother, who's currently working on husband number five. So why is it that's Remy can't seem to dump Dexter? It can't be his name. It can't be that he's messy and disorganized. And it certainly isn't that he's a musician - just like Remy's father, a man she never knew because he left before she was born. Could it be that Remy's romantic rules to live by don't apply anymore?

      This Lullaby2002
      4.0
    • Dreamland

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      There is an alternate cover edition for this ISBN13 here.Wake up, CaitlinEver since she started going out with Rogerson Biscoe, Caitlin seems to have fallen into a semiconscious dreamland where nothing is quite real. Rogerson is different from anyone Caitlin has ever known. He's magnetic. He's compelling. He's dangerous. Being with him makes Caitlin forget about everything else—her missing sister, her withdrawn mother, her lackluster life. But what happens when being with Rogerson becomes a larger problem than being without him?

      Dreamland2001
      3.9